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John Stephen McCrary

Date of Death: December 31, 1969

JOHN STEPHEN MCCRARY

John Stephen McCrary, age 64 passed away Dec 15, 2011 at Winchester Medical Center. He was an avid fisherman who loved his family. Born in Kansas City, Missouri in 1947 he loved to play baseball as a child and played in the 3-2 League. He was a member of the Kansas City Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America and grew up attending summer camps with his friends. He attended Southwest High School in Kansas City and went on to college at the University of Missouri, Kansas City. Even now, he still kept in touch with his lifelong school friends. He worked for The Wrigley Company in Chicago and retired after 18 years. His new job took him to Houston, Texas working for Grocery Supply Company of Sulphur Springs beginning in 1985. After many years and many great friends he left Grocery Supply to work with his wife in their own business, All Store Marketing Services, Inc of Greenville, Texas. After many successful years, the business was sold and his family decided to retire in the Winchester area of the Shenandoah Valley where he would meet his next fishing buddy, Jerry Frank of Bluemont. Retirement didn’t last long so he became the financial mind of The Final Yard of Winchester where he found himself working with a lot of women. For companionship, the family got him a dog named Ely, the only other male in the household and workplace. When he wasn’t visiting with the babies that frequent the store, he enjoyed days fishing with Jerry. He was loved by everyone who knew him and will be truly missed.

He is preceded in death by his father William (Bill) Stephen McCrary of Cassville, MO. He is survived by his wife Darla Jannan McCrary and daughter Elizabeth Rose McCrary of Winchester, VA., sons Stephen Michael McCrary and Kevin Allen McCrary and wife, Erin Ruth McCrary of Austin, TX and daughter, Larina Rose Jones and son-in-law, Colby Todd Jones of Stephens City, VA. Mother Betty Sue Lisiecki McCrary of Cassville, MO., brother, Glen Spencer McCrary and sister-in-law Sondra L. McCrary of Belton, MO. Sister Tracee Sue McCrary of Springfield, MO., grandchildren Tyler Stephen McCrary, Brendan Allen McCrary, Emily Ada Grace McCrary, William Michael McCrary, Grant Christopher Jones, Allison Lorraine Jones, Brady Allen Jones and Jonathan Charles Jones. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Heart Association, 4217 Park Place Court, Glen Allen, VA 23060

Family viewing will be at Omps Chapel Amherst St. at 8pm Sunday, December 18. Memorial service will be held at 10am Monday, December 19, 2011 for friends and family to celebrate his life and will be conducted by Pastor Clyde Nelson of Market Street United Methodist Church.

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JOHN STEPHEN MCCRARY John Stephen McCrary, age 64 passed away Dec 15, 2011 at Winchester Medical Center. He was an avid fisherman who loved his family. Born in Kansas City, Missouri in 1947 he loved to play baseball as a child and played in the 3-2 League. He was a member of the Kansas CityContinue Reading

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Larry Lane left a message on December 19, 2011:
John was V.P. of Sales when I began my career at GSC over 20 years ago and I can to this day remeber encouraging words he gave me along the way. I can also remember very vividly the first company Christmas party hosted at the big house on Park St. in Greenville. Thanks for the memories John! Larry Lane-Terrell, Tx
Larina Jones left a message on December 20, 2011:
In honor of John Stephen McCrary, Larina Jones lit a candle.
Jack and Sally Hauber left a message on December 19, 2011:
In honor of John Stephen McCrary, Jack and Sally Hauber lit a candle.
Stacy Harrell left a message on December 23, 2011:
What a bright shining light John was - he has left a whole in the world. He was generous, kind, funny and so warm and welcoming. You were his friend the minute you met him. My dad, Jerry's, life was changed by him and he will never be the same - in a very good way. He left the world a better place and is now himself in the best place - enjoying the great fish fry in the sky with the greatest fisherman of all. Much love to the whole McCrary family. xoxo-Stacy Harrell
Lee Ann Jones left a message on December 22, 2011:
I so enjoyed the times I spent at John and Darla's house every time I came to Virginia to visit Colby and Lariana and the kids. He was the most gracious host and no matter how bad he was feeling he always made sure I felt at home in their house. Absolutely the barbeque king too. He was wonderful to visit with and you could tell how much he loved his home and family. It's hard to imagine going to Virginia next time and John not being there. He will be sorely missed, even by those who rarely saw him. He is a man you don't forget.
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Lori Ray left a message on December 21, 2011:
I'm so very sorry........ Working for Grocery Supply Company, we all become family and John was a part of our family. Like others, I didn't talk to him often, but he always knew his extended family was thinking about him. We will pray that God brings peace and comfort to Darla, Elizabeth, the boys and all the family. Lori Ray
Pat Louque left a message on December 21, 2011:
John was our hero at The Final Yard. He could and did take care of all the girls. He always had a smile and a tease or two. He will truly be missed. Pat
Renee Shelton left a message on December 20, 2011:
Darla, So sad to read about John. Today's paper told of another Park Street family memeber loss. Bill Thomas. I always think about you and John when I drive by the old Bland home place. We sure got a nice replacement with the Lennox family. Know John will always be with you with all the wonderful memories. Renee Shelton
Larina Jones left a message on December 20, 2011:
In honor of John Stephen McCrary, Larina Jones lit a candle.
Pud Kearns left a message on December 19, 2011:
Darla and family, I was so sorry to ready about John's death in the Greenville paper this morning. He was a lovely person. May the good memories sustain you in this time of sadness. Pud Kearns
public.user left a message on January 30, 2013:
John was a rare individual. if you were friends with John, you were friends for life. We did not see each other for many years but were blessed to spend time with John and Darla over the past few years. Getting back with them after many years was just like we saw each other yesterday. Spending time with John and Darla showed me that Darla made John complete, how he loved that lady! John was a gentleman and a man of integrity and one of the best friends I have ever had! We love the McCrary family and are praying for all of you. May you be blessed with God's strength, peace and comfort. With our love, Pat & Cindy Melvin
Janice Copeland left a message on December 19, 2011:
Darla, Liz and Larina- Dan, Emily and I enjoyed being around John! At the last chamber mixer held at The Final Yard, he played a great "bartender".... always with a smile on his face!!!! Always so friendly and up-beat! His terrific personality continues in Heaven! And someday you will be reunited with him to enjoy him forever!! Love, Jan, Dan Copeland and Emily Burke!
Patrick & Cynthia Melvin left a message on December 18, 2011:
John was a rare individual. if you were friends with John, you were friends for life. We did not see each other for many years but were blessed to spend time with John and Darla over the past few years. Getting back with them after many years was just like we saw each other yesterday. Spending time with John and Darla showed me that Darla made John complete, how he loved that lady! John was a gentleman and a man of integrity and one of the best friends I have ever had! We love the McCrary family and are praying for all of you. May you be blessed with God's strength, peace and comfort. With our love, Pat & Cindy Melvin
public.user left a message on January 30, 2013:
What a bright shining light John was - he has left a whole in the world. He was generous, kind, funny and so warm and welcoming. You were his friend the minute you met him. My dad, Jerry's, life was changed by him and he will never be the same - in a very good way. He left the world a better place and is now himself in the best place - enjoying the great fish fry in the sky with the greatest fisherman of all. Much love to the whole McCrary family. xoxo-Stacy Harrell
public.user left a message on January 30, 2013:
I so enjoyed the times I spent at John and Darla's house every time I came to Virginia to visit Colby and Lariana and the kids. He was the most gracious host and no matter how bad he was feeling he always made sure I felt at home in their house. Absolutely the barbeque king too. He was wonderful to visit with and you could tell how much he loved his home and family. It's hard to imagine going to Virginia next time and John not being there. He will be sorely missed, even by those who rarely saw him. He is a man you don't forget.
public.user left a message on January 30, 2013:
John was our hero at The Final Yard. He could and did take care of all the girls. He always had a smile and a tease or two. He will truly be missed. Pat
public.user left a message on January 30, 2013:
Darla, So sad to read about John. Today's paper told of another Park Street family memeber loss. Bill Thomas. I always think about you and John when I drive by the old Bland home place. We sure got a nice replacement with the Lennox family. Know John will always be with you with all the wonderful memories. Renee Shelton
public.user left a message on January 30, 2013:
Darla and family, I was so sorry to ready about John's death in the Greenville paper this morning. He was a lovely person. May the good memories sustain you in this time of sadness. Pud Kearns
public.user left a message on January 30, 2013:
John was V.P. of Sales when I began my career at GSC over 20 years ago and I can to this day remeber encouraging words he gave me along the way. I can also remember very vividly the first company Christmas party hosted at the big house on Park St. in Greenville. Thanks for the memories John! Larry Lane-Terrell, Tx
public.user left a message on January 30, 2013:
Darla, Liz and Larina- Dan, Emily and I enjoyed being around John! At the last chamber mixer held at The Final Yard, he played a great "bartender".... always with a smile on his face!!!! Always so friendly and up-beat! His terrific personality continues in Heaven! And someday you will be reunited with him to enjoy him forever!! Love, Jan, Dan Copeland and Emily Burke!
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